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AO56 VAA

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,648 mi
Last recorded166,648 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 166,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 162,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 155,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 142,922 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 142,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 132,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,125 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 124,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,442 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,267 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,931 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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AO56 VAA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO56 VAA registered?

AO56 VAA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is AO56 VAA safe to buy?

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